Fear of childbirth

Tue 11 Sep • 14:00 – 15:00

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for: 16+

June 13, 2018

Pregnancy and childbirth are an exceptionally vulnerable time for a woman’s mental health. Anxieties are normal, but sometimes extreme pathological fear can take hold and affect daily functioning. This panel discusses research on tokophobia – the fear of childbirth – and supporting women post-partum.

Speakers:

Catriona Jones, Registered Midwife, a Lecturer in Midwifery, and a Senior Research Fellow in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Hull

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